The Story of Morningstar

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━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ STEPHEN STAR ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ USER ID AGE SEX LOCATION HEIGHT WEIGHT DATE OF BIRTH MORNINGSTAR TWENTY MALE CALIFORNIA, USA 181cm 80kg MAY 21 <- START         [♬] ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ enter: rom-com protagonist arc ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ history Spoiler Stephen Star. Rich. Popular. World-renowned, even. With these things came expectations. He existed in a spotlight, like caged zoo animal, except with a car and larger pay cheques. From a young age, Stephen acted in films, television, and plays. Broadway was his favorite. He loved to sing, and rarely got to do it on a stage. The few chances he did get were among his fondest memories. His fame grew, not only because he was a legacy child, but because he starred in a number of high-grossing movies.  He vividly recalled a morning where, at the age of 12, he was awoken by a horde of camera-wielding men outside of his parents house. His parents, on his behalf, had accepted a lead role in a film that was long-awaited and had a substantial fanbase. Fans liked photos, and that's what they would get. Photos of him, peeking out the window, wondering what in the world was going on. It was boring, but the people ate it up. Security helped dissuade the commonality of it, but paparazzi existed throughout all of his waking days. He grew very fond of hats, and of sunglasses; he wasn't quite at the point where he felt the need to wear wigs, but a few more years and perhaps that would have changed. He did not despise his popularity. It opened doors for him that most only dreamed of. Sometimes, however, he wished that he could have regular life experiences. Friends—in the truest sense of the word—were hard to come by. Always, it felt like as though people had ulterior motives. Over the years, he met and established relationships with many people. He considered few of them to be friends, but was otherwise cordial. Stephen was never a gamer. In fact, he had never touched an MMO before Sword Art Online. Of course, this meant that adjusting was rather difficult for him in his early days. The games he grew up with were strategic, and usually required a board or playing cards. He liked puzzles, and things that required him to think and explore ideas. These types of games generally did not involve life or death situations, nor menus. Within his first month, he met Alexa Beauregard (known in game as Lexa), and she showed taught him the fundamentals. Quickly, they fell in love, and after two years together, decided it was time to buy a house together. In the background, he schemed; he planned on proposing to Alexa after they purchased their house. Both buying property and hosting a wedding cost a significant amount of col, which neither of them had. Even combined, they struggled to reach the amount they required. Alexa suggested they challenge a dungeon, and Morningstar agreed. Not a day goes by without him wishing he had declined, for it cost him his whole world. Deep in the mountains of Floor Seven, in a dungeon that was meant to be of low tier, they fought waves of Frost-Lizardmen. Eventually, they found themselves overwhelmed. Spoiler There was something that dwelled in the darkest parts of the cavern. Something that terrified Stephen. He knew because moments after stepping onto the ice, the beast's bellowing call echoed through the air, vibrating the walls and paralyzing him and Alexa. They stared at each other, eyes wide. Thumps and scurries grew louder and louder as seconds passed. What happened? Had he activated something by accident? He looked in the direction of the sound and saw something large and ice-blue stomping swiftly through the cave. "Run!" Stephen cried. He moved first, pulling Alexa from her fearful trance. They sprinted back through the tunnel they had come from, dodging stalactites as they passed. A low-hanging rock scraped Stephen's shoulder, causing him to wince. He didn't stop, though; he knew the creatures were right behind them. Every little while, he looked behind him to make sure Alexa was okay. She kept close but the expression she made was heartbreaking. They couldn't outrun them. He clutched his sword, contemplating his next decision carefully. He nearly spun around when Alexa's voice reverberated through him. "Don't!" She shouted. "Don't you dare turn around!" Stephen gritted his teeth. "Damn it! They're too fast!" He met Alexa's eyes for a short moment as he spun his head around. Only one of the creatures could fit through at once. If he could hold back one, then he could hold back them all. His amber eyes darted from her face to her waist. Why was she drawing her rapier? What was she doing? She stopped suddenly and, with a pink glow, thrust her blade into the beast a dozen times. He slowed down. "Come on!" Stephen called out, hurrying her to join him. The beast was stunned; she'd bought them enough time to get out unscathed. The exit was so close now. Alexa nodded, beginning to run once again. He didn't speed up right away. Instead, he waited for her to catch up. His heart sunk as he noticed the two lizard monsters upside down, crawling on the roof. They were smaller than the one that Alexa had stunned. They could fit right over the top of it. Fuck. One of them leaped from the ceiling, the beast's claws sinking into the woman's back. She hit the ground with a devastating thud and her rapier flew out of reach. Stephen reached out to her but he was too far away. Why? The beast slashed at her, dropping her health bar further. Why was this happening? It's jaw descended into her shoulder. He bolted but before he could reach her, the bar fell to zero. "Stop!" Stephen screamed, a golden arc slicing through the two smaller beasts. The lizards shattered into blue shards and disappeared. He knelt down next to Alexa, looking for a health potion. He scrolled through his inventory, breathing heavily in his panicked state. "I'm sorry. I know I told you not to do it," Alexa smiled faintly, her fingers grazing his cheek. Then, she was gone. In a cave, somewhere on Floor Seven, Stephen lost his light. He blamed himself for Alexa's death. Who wouldn't? His eyes dimmed, and his once beautiful smile could only be described as sad, or hollow. Stephen Star. Rich. Popular. World-renowned. And he would have traded it all in a heartbeat for his first love. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The passage of time was merely a band-aid over his uncurable wound. He sought avoidance rather than to sit in sorrow. Eventually, he found his way to the frontlines. In his free time, he continued exploring Aincrad's nooks and crannies—something that he and Alexa had discovered was a passion of theirs. He met powerful players, and grew his own strength and experience at the same time. He played his role well: a capable swordsman willing to do whatever it took to clear the game. But he was an actor. Behind the facade, he was running. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Years have flown by, and Stephen Star has fought, and grown, and learned. He faced himself in the Gemini, and learned forgiveness. He discovered his strength against the Forgotten Time King. Halador of the Mountains taught him respect and equality, and his friends taught him trust. His role in the defeat of Wushen, the Twenty-Seventh Floor Boss, prompted an invitation to a private summit between three guilds. The messenger of one guild, Willow, took a liking to him. Slowly, and with plenty of discomfort, Stephen opened up to her, and an unexpected relationship bloomed. Today, Stephen and Willow live together. He did what he and Alexa always dreamed of and formed a guild, and he chases rumors day and night. Things are looking up. traits Spoiler HUMBLE Considering his upbringing, it wouldn't be a surprise to hear that Stephen has an astronomically large ego. He was born a rich kid—he went to a fancy school, he dressed expensively, and opportunities seemed to magically fly his way. It should have been impossible for him not to be conceited. But he wasn't. His humility was a gift that came from his time spent alone in thought as well as the lack of pride he had for his achievements as an actor. ANALYTIC Games were a norm in Stephen's life. Strategy games, puzzles games—anything that challenged his critical-thinking and deduction skills. This, alongside burying his head in books, helped him become more analytical in stressful, high-pressure environments. CONFIDENT Confidence was a must-have for Stephen, being an actor. He lives his life according to his own rules and values, rarely stopping to care about any opinions about him, negative and positive. His confidence may come off as arrogance, but he doesn't mind. RECKLESS Morningstar is prone to danger. While a certain amount of risk is assumed in a world such as Aincrad, he tends to pick fights where he is the underdog. His duels with The Forgotten Time King and Halador of the Mountains are prime examples of this. BUSY Morningstar's primary coping mechanism is filling his schedule to the brim. The easiest way to tell if he is troubled is to check his calendar. If he's double booked quests, something is probably wrong. SPLIT Morningstar and Stephen Star are two halves of a greater whole. He is split between his old life as an actor, and his new life as a swordsman. He worries about what his post-Aincrad future will look like, and that he will never be able to entirely return to what was. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ WRITTEN BY LUKE

 

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	STORY THUS FAR - needs some updating Spoiler  | unwritten history  Morningstar joins Sword Art Online. Morningstar copes with the loss of his old life. Morningstar meets LexaNPC. Morningstar takes LexaNPC to the Frostbite Lake. A relationship blossoms. Morningstar begins training to join the frontlines Morningstar plans to propose to Lexa after buying them a house. Morningstar and Lexa are trapped in a low tier dungeon. LexaNPC is killed by Cave Lizard.  | tier 1  Morningstar takes his first quest. Participants include NIGHT. Morningstar meets ElwoodNPC and JoaquinNPC.  | end of [2.6]   | beginning of [3.0] Morningstar trains his fundamentals and meets JuliusNPC. Morningstar becomes an Appraiser. Morningstar has a heart-to-heart while hunting Minotaurs. Participants include Rebekah. Morningstar signs up for a Valentine's Day tournament to test his combat skills. Morningstar wins his first match. Participants include Hirru. Morningstar socializes in between matches. Participants include Jomei, Freyd.  | tier 2  Morningstar wins his second match. Participants include Astreya. Morningstar struggles to fit in amongst strangers. Morningstar makes new friends. Participants include Astralin, Astreya. Morningstar loses his third match. Participants include Astralin. The tournament comes to an end. Morningstar winds down with the rest of the participants. Morningstar goes to the Paradise Islands to think. Morningstar helps a friend tame an owl. Participants include Rebekah. Morningstar helps train Snowball. Participants include Rebekah. Morningstar investigates player disappearances on Floor Three. Participants include Oji, Monarch. Morningstar joins Joaquin's guildmates on a waltz through the desert. Experiences his first player deaths since LexaNPC.  | tier 3  Morningstar defeats the Monkey King. Morningstar and ElwoodNPC share a touching final reunion. Morningstar receives the title, Lightbringer. ElwoodNPC dies. Morningstar is wounded by the losses he has inflicted. Participants include Bahr. Morningstar sets out on a mission to save Fonsa. Morningstar attends a second Valentine's Day event—this time, on an airship. Pirates attack. Morningstar becomes a pirate for the day during a quest unrelated to Valentine's Day. Participants include Jomei, Nari. Morningstar and JoaquinNPC hunt for KatarNPC. On the way, they take down Cerberus. Morningstar buys a stranger a drink. Participants include inkylore. Morningstar goes ghost hunting. Participants include NIGHT, Rencesvals, Seul.   | tier 4  Morningstar hunts a player killer called Glitch. Morningstar defeats the Butcher in the Sands. Morningstar gets looped into conversation with strangers. Participants include Raidou, fauxkiller. Morningstar defeats the Forgotten Time King. Morningstar meets WillowNPC. For the first time in years, a labyrinth guardian has been defeated. Morningstar attends the raid meeting. Morningstar shuts down a safehouse full of Razwell loyalists. Participants include Freyd. Morningstar hunts a variety of field bosses in preparation for the twenty-seventh boss fight. Participants include Freyd, Nari, Katoka. The day of the boss raid has arrived and Morningstar is stopped by ridiculous antics. Participants include Freyd, Vigilon, Krysta. Morningstar is among the first to arrive to the labyrinth, but the guardian won't budge. The raid party works to gain access to the boss room. Morningstar and his team face Wushen, the Elemental Warlord. Participants include Freyd, Hirru, Katoka, Mina, Elora. The raid party is victorious. Morningstar accepts an invitation to attend a private summit between three guilds. Artifacts have been hidden throughout the game, rumored to return a select few to the real world when all seven are collected. The hunt begins. Morningstar spends a day at the Lake of Reflection. Participants include Freyd, Vigilon, Kyo. Morningstar stops by the town of Rig on his search for the second artifact. The mayor hires him to take down a two-headed snake. Christmas has come and Morningstar hosts a party at his beach house. Morningstar is introduced to RenflowNPC. The two of them, along with WillowNPC, search the Rough Mountains for the second artifact. Morningstar defeats Halador, the Mountain King. Halador gives Morningstar the title of Mountain King. The Soulcursed Blade shows its true nature. Morningstar defeats the Gemini and buries the sword. It calls to him from beneath the earth. Morningstar trains a newbie. Participants include Wulfrin. Morningstar defeats Death. Participants include Freyd, Nari, Katoka. Morningstar finds a friend in Nemo, The Wind of Gaia. Morningstar defends a caravan. Participants include Wulfrin. A strange dungeon appears. Morningstar comes to the rescue. Participants include Freyd, Nari, Wulfrin. Morningstar investigates corruption at the Ladonian Skyport. Dockmaster Ryland is killed. Participants include Nari. After escaping from Span 17 of the Skyport, Morningstar intercepts a cargo ship being raided by pirates. Participants include Nari. # pending more pirate shenanigans Morningstar meets one of Sword Art Online's oldest players. Participants include Kingsley. Morningstar escorts a newbie through her first quest. Participants include Etherial. Years after their first meeting, Morningstar reunites with an old acquaintance. Morningstar goes witch hunting. Participants include NIGHT. The Chief of Marsonia has been betrayed by his lieutenant, Uso-Tsuki. Morningstar is hired for a stealth mission. Uso-Tsuki's forces dwindle, but the mission advances. Morningstar returns to the palace to stop the assassins. Morningstar defeats a much stronger Cerberus. Participants include Freyd, Zandra. Morningstar meets KentNPC. They team up to investigate a string of disappearances in Taft. Morningstar defeats the Titanium Warden. Participants include Freyd. Morningstar visits Glyndebourne, a town that is not as it seems. Participants include Freyd. Morningstar and Freyd are separated. Morningstar, a criminal under Glyndebourne law, goes on the run. Participants include Foyle. # pending f28 boss fight RELATIONSHIPS - needs some updating Spoiler PARTNER  Willow NPC CLOSE FRIENDS  Joaquin NPC FRIENDS  Freyd • Wulfrin • Nari-Lanreth • Renflow NPC ACQUAINTANCES  NIGHT • Rebekah • Bahr • Krysta • Vigilon • Jomei • Katoka • Hirru • Tricolor_Mina • Raidou • Zandra • Ciela OTHER  Katar NPC • Asphodel NPC • Caesar NPC • Greymore NPC DECEASED  Lexa NPC • Elwood NPC NOTES   Hide contents FACE CLAIM: vash the stampede (trigun) | alternate claim: twilight (spy x family) text colour: orange likes: peaches, cardio, oceans dislikes: swamps, the entirety of floor 9, pickles general: i know that his fcs have blue eyes. i will edit them to amber when i am less lazy. he wears a necklace called sapphire, a gift from freyd. his previous necklace was lexa's light, which narratively he wears alongside sapphire. vash is for workwear; twilight is for leisurewear. willow is teaching him martial arts. he plans to whip it out when its least expected for a real "wow" moment. he won his raitoboru bay estate in an intense game of mahjong. nobody ever seems to recognize him, and he's grown very used to that. it's always a shock when someone does. he's secretly hunting artifacts that he hopes can zap people out of the game. he didn't want to kill his gemini. the eye is his favorite sunset location. he believes in ghosts, but only in aincrad. he will tell you that he saw one around the tablelands. believe him, or don't. he has been keeping journals since the start of the game. he doesn't let people read them. willow has read them anyway. the mobs of the rough mountains are neutral towards him. he's always wanted to jump into the void but he's too scared to do it. contrary to popular belief, he does not have a drinking problem. he's really into tennis, volleyball, distance running, and hiking. he also likes obscure horror novels. he doesn't talk about his life much, not because he is closed off, but because people don't generally ask. he played the scarecrow in a broadway rendition of the wizard of oz. only night knows this. she asked if he was given the role out of pity. he says that he started the tracker's alliance because there was too much for him to handle alone. this is half true. he is technically a criminal in glyndebourne. he sneaks into kingsley tea company through the back door and avoids guards like the plague.

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| inventory  [□][-][x]      PRESETS   Hide contents   general use.   dying sun FLN II, AA, PAR VEN red longcoat EVA II, REC sapphire ACC III, EVA     dot.   bleeding giant FB II, BLD II [DoT: 88 DMG] (2) [DB: -1 ACC] (2) red longcoat EVA II, REC sapphire ACC III, EVA   farming   laurel straight sword ACC III laurel ring PROS III laurel earcuffs LD III      | glossary  [□][-][x]    WEAPONS   Hide contents Dying Sun | [#220772] | TIER 4 DEMONIC STRAIGHT SWORD | FLN II, AA, PAR VEN [desc.]: A clean, elegant, and light-weight longsword with a blade that burns hot. At the center of the cross guard, the heart of the sword, is a glowing ruby. The hilt is white, like it's predecessor's, with a crimson pommel and guard. [state:] fusion Bleeding Giant | [#219684] | TIER 4 DEMONIC STRAIGHT SWORD | FB II, BLD II [desc.]: A sleek, silver greatsword with a blade that gleams like ice under moonlight. The hilt is adorned with blood red rubies and intricate patterns designed to look like ice crystals. The name "Kelvin" is etched into the hilt. [state:] fusion/+5 Soulcursed Blade | [#214863] | TIER 4 DEMONIC STRAIGHT SWORD | V.O II, AA, PSE [desc.]: Thought to be lost to time, the Soulcursed Blade is a remnant of the vampire, Lord Vikhrov. Silver blends with black, bold and terrifying. The hilt is detailed; the pommel is bent in a slight arc and the crossguard is shaped like the wings of a bat. Diagonal lines are carved elegantly into the face of the blade, eventually turning into a mess of black curves and twists. Crimson strikes fall from the tip to the center, almost bloodlike. The blade becomes heavier with each kill, acting as a prison where the souls of the dead remain eternally. [state:] fusion/+4 laurel straight sword. | [#221252] | TIER 4 PERFECT STRAIGHT SWORD | ACC III [desc.]: A longsword with precise thickness and length. Brass is used along the hilt in conjunction with silver. The at the center of the cross guard is a small phoenix, the sigil of Sentinel Armaments, encircled by the Laurel Wreath, a symbol of victory in the ages of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. From the center, the arms of the cross guard extend outward as beautifully crafted brass vineyard leaves and silver grape vines. [state:] crafted   ARMOR   Hide contents Red Longcoat | [#219216a] | TIER 4 PERFECT CLOTH ARMOR | EVA II, REC [desc.]: The Red Longcoat is exactly as its name suggests. Crafted from fine materials, it offers both flair and functionality to the wearer. [state]: identified   ACCESSORIES   Hide contents Sapphire | [214317b] | TIER 4 DEMONIC TRINKET | ACC III, EVA [desc.]: A small deep blue gemstone symbolizing wisdom, creativity and focus. [state]: fusion laurel earcuffs. | [#220904] | TIER 1 PERFECT JEWELRY | LD III [desc.]: brass earcuffs fashioned with the imagery of leaves and vines. [state]: crafted laurel ring. | [#] | TIER 1 PERFECT JEWELRY | PROSPERITY III [desc.]: a smooth and simple brass ring. the leaves and vines that wrap the outside match the laurel earcuffs. [state]: crafted   KEY ITEMS   Hide contents Dimensional Backpack (1) [desc.]: Adds +1 to Battle Ready inventory. This item does not take up a Battle Ready inventory slot. A player may only have one Dimensional Backpack at any time. Magdalyn's Cuckoo (1) [desc.]: Must be equipped in a Battle Ready slot to use as an instant (Free Action | Item) to gain +3 LD when rolling for loot on the next monster killed. Can be applied after a roll. Limit 1 use per thread. [consumables] | [skills]

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| storage  [□][-][x]    EQUIPMENT   Hide contents Skyrat Surcoat | [BITTER WINDS] | TIER 4 PERFECT CLOTH ARMOR | MIT I, REC II [desc.]: A large oversized tracksuit. It's black in colour, and sports two lines of checkered squares in monochrome running down its sleeves. Large pockets line the insides of this jacket, and there's two more at the front. Lined with silver thread from floor 21's caverns, it has a strange effect on fortunes. [state]: quest reward Lexa's Light | [#131966] | TIER 3 PERFECT TRINKET | ACC III [desc.]: A silver angel wing necklace. The artisan's skills are shown in the intricate and precise carvings, which are especially visible on the tiny feathers.The wing is held up by a metal chain. [state]: crafted

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HOUSING (needs updating)

Spoiler

House Name: Morningstar's Beach House
Location: Floor 24 - Raitoboru Bay
Description: Nestled along the edge of vacation hotspot, Raitoboru Bay, Morningstar's beach estate exudes the essence of tranquility. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, this property offers a captivating blend of coziness and coastal charm.

Set on a private plot of land, the estate boasts immaculate green terrain that seamlessly merges with the sandy shores. Tall palm trees sway in the gentle ocean breeze, casting dappled shadows over the pristine lawns and vibrant flower beds. A pathway of wooden stairs leads directly to a secluded stretch of beach, providing exclusive access to the sun-kissed sands and azure waters.

The architecture of the beach estate is a masterful fusion of cottage design and coastal aesthetics. The exterior showcases a harmonious blend of brown and blue and many windows that offer panoramic views of the surrounding coastline. A grand entrance with double doors opens up to a spacious living room, adorned with lovely artwork and comfortable furnishings, welcoming guests into a world of restfulness.

The beach estate has one bedroom, designed as a private oasis. The bedroom, a sanctuary of sorts, features a lavish en suite bathroom with a soaking tub overlooking the ocean and a private balcony offering breathtaking views.

Outdoor living is an integral part of the beach estate experience. The expansive terrace offers an ideal setting for entertaining and enjoying the coastal lifestyle. A sparkling pool is located outside the entryway, perfect for those who enjoy swimming after sunset. A fully equipped outdoor kitchen, complete with a barbecue area and furniture, provides the perfect space for open-air dining and socializing.

The beach estate is not only a private retreat but also a place for entertainment and recreation. With a private tennis court behind the estate and a slime farm, every aspect of virtual living is catered for.

In summary, this beach estate is a sublime haven where elegance, natural beauty, and coastal living converge. With its unparalleled location, luxurious amenities, and attention to detail, it epitomizes the ultimate beachfront escape for those who appreciate a bit of peace and quiet.
Plot Size: Estate
Room(s): 6/6 Donor Rooms | 6/15 Rooms Total

First Floor

• Basic Kitchen
  • Filling: Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps. Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.
• Dining Room
  • Tasty: Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread.
• Living Room
  • Relaxed: Increases out-of-combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts.

Second Floor

• Bedroom
  • Rested: -1 energy cost for the first two expenditures of each combat.
• Bathroom
  • Clean: The first time you would suffer DoT damage in a thread, reduce damage taken from DoT each turn by 20% (rounded down).

Yard

• Slime Farm
  • Basic Training: +5% EXP to a thread. Limit one use per month. Must be used on a player's first post in a thread. Cooldown begins counting down when used in a post.

 

 

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approved. Welcome to the game that is to DIE for. Enjoy your stay within your virtual prison

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references .
willow & morningstar due to bullying, morningstar is also vash